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RF53 RKE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,858 mi
Last recorded188,858 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 RKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 188,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 183,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 179,454 miles

nearside front track rod end worn - some free movement - BORDERLINE PASS

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 173,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 167,540 miles

front + rear brake discs some distortion

front brake discs inner surface poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 161,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,576 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 143,576 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 120,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,381 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint/bush. slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint/bush. slight play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,360 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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RF53 RKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF53 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF53 RKE registered?

RF53 RKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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